Gaffney eyes improvement as Leinster prepare to go west

LEINSTER consultant coach Alan Gaffney says that despite defeating Ulster, his squad are looking for a marked improvement against Connacht in their Magners League match at the Sportsground this weekend (Saturday, 4pm).

Wed, 30 Dec, 2009 - 00:00
Michael Moynihan

“We know from experience that we’ll face tough opposition up in Galway, so irrespective of their defeat to Munster last weekend, we know to expect a backlash from them,’’ he said.

“You always get a tough contest in the Sportsground, but it will be a good test for us and one that we are looking forward to.

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